Deputy Head of Training

Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
Salary: £60,135 per annum(pro rata for part time)
Hours:37 hours per weeks, flexible working options available
Contract:Permanent
We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As a Deputy Manager, in Statutory SEND ( Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Services you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are.
Support the Head of Service with strategic and operational management, driving a positive culture aligned with the WE ASPIRE Values and 'Ideal Worker' principles.
Work with the Head of SEND Services to set the culture, values, and well-being of the team.
Represent the Head of SEND Services and make key decisions in their absence.
Work in partnership with key strategic partners such as Social Care, Health, Education, and co-producing children and young people with families and parent carer networks to strengthen multi-agency collaboration.
Provide operational leadership to SEND Service teams, focusing on statutory operations.
Oversee the effective implementation of new systems and ensure these are embedded in services.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, safeguarding practices, SEND code of practice, EHCPs, and assessments in children's services.
Proven leadership experience in managing children's services, driving change, improving performance, effective resource/budget management, and introducing innovative ideas.
Ability to critically analyse complex information, solve problems collaboratively, present written material clearly, manage risks/priorities under pressure, and make difficult decisions.
Understanding of the significance of equality, diversity and inclusion in service provision.
Proven ability to lead complex cases, seek solutions, advocate for SEND rights, and improve experiences for children, young people, and families.
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team works closely with families, schools, and other professionals to assess children's needs and develop Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Special Education Services, SEND Funding and Provider Services and Educational Psychology and Therapeutic Services, Social Care and Health and we are all dedicated to helping children and young people achieve their individual outcomes.
We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. Please contact Lucy Doherty for a casual conversation. Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
You should use the Supporting Statement template .
Describe a time when you led a team through a significant change in children’s services. Tell us about a situation where you worked in partnership with social care, health, and education to improve outcomes for children with SEND. How have you used data and quality assurance processes to drive service improvement in your previous roles?
Describe how you have chaired decision-making panels or represented services at forums. Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.